Accounts Receivable Assistant
Athena Health Care Systems · Southbridge, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$23–$25/hrFull-time
About the role
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you assist in the day-to-day accounting function of the facility in accordance with current applicable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to long-term care operations, and as directed by the Director of Financial Services or Administrator.
Schedule
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pay
Weekly pay ranges from $23 to $25 an hour.
Responsibilities
- Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties including Director of Finance.
- Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, etc.
- Maintain accurate census data.
- Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy.
- Maintain the cable/phone billing upon admission and monthly thereafter on an ongoing basis.
- Maintain and follow up on all coinsurance receivables.
- Maintain and follow up on all applied income collections.
- Complete Medicaid redeterminations when applicable.
Requirements
- Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in bookkeeping or accounting practice.
- Experience in health care accounting preferred but not required.
- High school diploma or its equivalent required.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Is knowledgeable in various payment sources as needed and assists residents and families.
- Is diligent in collections.
Benefits
- Competitive and weekly pay.
- Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees.
- Overtime pay for hourly employees.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Exclusive employer discount program available for eligible team members.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Vacation and personal time.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).